Starting Gate (Noun)
Meaning
A movable barrier on the starting line of a race course.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The horses burst out of the starting gate with a thunderous roar as the crowd cheered them on.
- The runner adjusted her blocks and focused on the starting gate, waiting for the signal to sprint down the track.
- The starting gate malfunctioned, causing a delay in the highly anticipated championship horse race.
- As the starting gate swung open, the cyclist launched forward with incredible speed and agility.
- The sprinter's coach warned her to focus on exploding out of the starting gate if she wanted to win the gold medal.